half-day Saint Simon monastery and miracle of Moqqatam mountain

Cairo Governorate 2 hours

Saint Simon the Tanner (St. Sama'an, in Arabic) lived towards the end of the tenth Century when Egypt was ruled by the Fatimid Caliph, Al- Muizz and Anba Abram was the Coptic Pope. At the time, the Copts (Christians) in Egypt were engaged in handicrafts. St Simon worked in one of the crafts widespread in Babylon (Old Cairo) which was tanning, a craft still known there till this day

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city

Excellent value for money

Family friendly

All entrance fees included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Bottled water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Qualified Egyptologist guide

Exclusions

Lunch

Gratuities